1953 Ford Consul vs. 2000 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2000 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 240 kg more than 1953 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 2000 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Consul | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
